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Episode 2742
From Countdown
Episode 2742 was broadcast on 30 March 2000, as part of Series 42.
Rachel Plumridge played John Rogers, with Rachel Plumridge winning 55 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Rachel Plumridge | Score | John Rogers | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GRIEYPBIG | BIGGER | 0 – 7 | PIGGERY | 7 | |
2 | NAGAERDOT | GARDEN | 6 – 13 | DANGER | DRAGONET | 15 |
3 | DINEAWDRM | REMAIN | 12 – 19 | WANDER | ADMIRED*, DANDIER*, DRAINED, WIREMAN* | 22 |
4 | 25 2 1 6 9 9 → 759 | 759
(6 + 9) × 2 × 25 + 9 |
22 – 19 | — |
|
32 |
SST | TRAILLBIN | BRILLIANT | ||||
5 | CEFISROSX | CROSS | 22 – 25 | SCORES | FRESCOS* | 39 |
6 | LCNEUHTLA | LAUNCH | 28 – 31 | LAUNCH | HELLCAT*, UNLATCH | 46 |
7 | GSERTIAVT | TARGETS | 35 – 31 | TIGERS | VIRGATES | 54 |
8 | 50 2 10 9 5 8 → 524 | 524
(50 + 2) × 10 + 9 − 5 |
45 – 41 | 524
50 × 10 + (5 − 2) × 8 |
|
64 |
9 | GERMSENSE | MESSENGER
(6.25 seconds) |
55 – 41 | 74 |